mortifying
4 synonyms for mortifying, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — So embarrassing that it makes you want to disappear.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use mortifying
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mortifying experience
utterly mortifying
Frequently asked questions
What does “mortifying” mean?
The word “mortifying” means so embarrassing that it makes you want to disappear. In plain terms, describes something (an event, a moment) that causes deep embarrassment.
How do you use “mortifying” in a sentence?
Here is “mortifying” used in a sentence: “Forgetting his lines on stage was a mortifying experience.”
What part of speech is “mortifying”?
“Mortifying” is an adjective.
